Shaun vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Linus mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Shaun and Linus boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.